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Vanuatu’s COVID-19 national spokesperson, Dr. Len Tarivonda, has confirmed that 800 Ni-Vanuatu RSE Workers in New Zealand are ready to return home. “The Ministry of Health (MoH), and Air Vanuatu are ready to start repatriation of seasonal workers in New Zealand and Australia, but await the green light from the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Missions abroad to finalize their arran ...

The first Airbus A220 aircraft that will provide service in Vanuatu is expected to be rolled out of the assembling line in Canada on September 21, 2020. But there is no set date yet for the aircraft’s arrival in Vanuatu. Daily Post understands Vanuatu had initially signed for two aircrafts. The contract to purchase the aircrafts was done by the former Air Vanuatu Board and former Management. advertisement And now the current nati ...

Facebook Twitter Email Print Save Air Vanuatu will be operating repatriation flights under the Government’s second repatriation phase from four international airports: Brisbane in Australia, Auckland (New Zealand), Nadi (Fiji) and Tontouta in New Caledonia. The National Disaster Management Office will be coordinating the repatriation flights with the national airline to bring back citizens and residents. Arriving repatriates wil ...

An instruction has been given for police officers from various departments occupying the Southern District Headquarter building in Port Vila to move out to Kia Motors building as water leaks and lighting failure continue. Officers temporarily relocated from the building late last year due to water leakage associated with the current deteriorating state of the building. Arrangements were made early this year for another temporary reloca ...

This time every year we celebrate our freedom with pride. The COVID-19 pandemic has succeeded in halting some major events, but not the celebration of the birth of our country’s independence. The main street from Tagabe area to Independence Park in Port Vila was thoroughly packed with people on July 23 for the Victory parade, a day of national pride. advertisement It was a day full of excitement and sentiments as people filled th ...

The Council of Ministers (CoM) decision No. 103 on July 16 has approved the commencement of negotiations for the travel bubble, now officially known as the Tamtam Bubble. CoM approved and recommended that Vanuatu borders will reopen on September 1st, 2020. The ministers have indicated that they would open up the country’s borders to allow safe but strict movement of people and goods from Australia, New Zealand and other countries whi ...

The renovated Independence Grandstand was declared officially open yesterday, ready to host the main independence celebration in Port Vila where everyone will be gathering to sing the national anthem while the national flag is raised to honor Independence Day. Repair and extension works at the grandstand were undertaken by Island Construction Ltd, starting on early June at a cost of Vt61million. The upgraded Independence Grandstand was ...

City, many of whom posted comments on social media, denouncing the move by the Port Vila City Council for removing the trees. However, Mayor Festa explained the reason why the Port Vila City Council had taken the decision to remove the sea oak trees that have been there well before Vanuatu became independent in 1980. advertisement “The reason why the Port Vila City Council had taken the decision to remove the sea oak trees is becaus ...

ng Civil Status and the staff and management of the approved quarantine facilities. Today, the Minister of Health Silas Bule is expected to make a statement to officially close the quarantine process for the first repatriation phase. An occasion will be held at Holiday Inn to officially release over 60 repatriates today, where the minister will make his statement. Repatriates usually obtain quarantine certificates prior to their rel ...

The retirement age has been increased from 55 to 60 years. Prime Minister Bob Loughman made the parliamentary amendment when he presented the Bill for the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. of 2020 in Parliament yesterday afternoon. “Parliament will increase the retirement age from 55 to 60 years,” he said. “This is in accordance with improved health facilities and awareness by health officials. Our life expectancy ha ...